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Sandals Pushes Back Grenada Opening
Above: a rendering of the Sandals Grenada (Photo: Sandals) By Alexander Britell Sandals has pushed back the opening of its resort in Grenada to Dec. 21. The resort had originally been set to open on Dec. 12. A company spokesperson […]
Playa Hotels and Resorts Names New Executive Vice President
Above: the Hyatt Zilara Cancun By the Caribbean Journal staff Playa Hotels and Resorts has appointed Kevin Froemming to the new position of Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. Playa is managing Hyatt’s two new all-inclusive brands in the […]
In Anegada, the Joy of Lobster
Above: the Anegada Beach Club By the Caribbean Journal staff You might call it a lobster pub crawl. The island of Anegada in the British Virgin Islands will be hosting its first-ever Anegada Lobster Festival on Saturday and Sunday. The […]
Ritz-Carlton Officially Opens in Aruba
Above: the new Ritz-Carlton Aruba By the Caribbean Journal staff Ritz-Carlton has officially opened its doors in Aruba. The Ritz-Carlton Aruba, the company’s sixth property in the Caribbean-Mexico region, opened on Friday on Aruba’s Palm Beach. “We are thrilled to […]
Sandals Barbados Opens Doors
Above: Sandals Barbados By the Caribbean Journal staff The new Sandals Barbados resort received its first guests on Wednesday, the property said. The 280-room property is the company’s newest resort. It is located in the St Lawrence area of Barbados. […]
British Virgin Islands Markets Tourism Sector in Brazil
Above: BVI Premier Dr Orlando Smith making a presentation in Brazil By the Caribbean Journal staff British Virgin Islands Premier Dr Orlando Smith led a delegation to Brazil this weekend, looking to highlight the territory’s tourism sector to a burgeoning […]
6 Great Adventures in Puerto Plata
WHEN YOU look at the the variety of adventure experiences you can have from Puerto Plata, it’s easy to see why the destination stands the test of time. Puerto Plata and Playa Dorado were some of the first tourist destinations […]
Talking Development in Eleuthera
After suffering seriously during the downturn, the Caribbean real estate market seems to be picking up steam. That’s true on the Bahamian island of Eleuthera, where a new project called French Leave Harbour Village has already completed several units. To […]
Ritz-Carlton Expanding to Panama
Above: Pearl Island By the Caribbean Journal staff Ritz-Carlton will be opening a Reserve property on Pearl Island in Panama, the company announced Tuesday. The 80-room property, the company’s first in Panama, will be located on a private island called […]
Island Hop: San Juan to Tortola to Scrub Island, BVI
YOU’RE IN the bustling Caribbean metropolis of San Juan, but suddenly it strikes you: while you’re here, why not do a bit of island hopping? Being the major air hub for this part of the Caribbean, San Juan is an […]
VIDEO: A Voyage to the Heart of Bimini
The charming island of Bimini in the Bahamas, home of turquoise water, white-sand beaches and fresh conch salad. Rich in history, from Ernest Hemingway to Dr Martin Luther King, Jr, Bimini has always captivated its visitors. Today, it’s a on […]
10 Great Marinas in the Bahamas
IMAGINE this scenario: your long-lost uncle has passed away and left you a yacht and 3 million dollars! But the will states you must cruise the Caribbean for at least 2-years…think about it! Where do you start? Which way to […]
Six Great Places to Eat in Tortola
The largest British Virgin Island, Tortola, is known for many things: beautiful beaches, spectacular yachts and the greenest of mountains. What you may not know is that the cuisine is very, very good as well. One of the Caribbean’s centres […]
Dwyane Wade Visits Turks and Caicos
Above: Dwyane Wade and Beaches Turks and Caicos GM Don Dagenais By the Caribbean Journal staff NBA superstar Dwyane Wade recently paid a visit to the Turks and Caicos Islands with a group of family and friends. Wade, who recently […]
Island Hop: Vieques From San Juan
YOU’RE IN the Caribbean, naturally having a great time. But you want to turn an already exciting vacation into a full-fledged adventure with a few extra days on an island you’ve never explored. The solution? Some good, old-fashioned island hopping, […]
American Adding New Flights to St Kitts
Above: St Kitts (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff American Airlines will be adding two new flights from Miami to St Kitts, according to the St Kitts Tourism Authority. The air carrier will also be changing the schedule for […]
Six Fun Things to Do in Grenada
It’s time to discover Grenada if you haven’t already. One of the pearls of the Eastern Caribbean, this island of 110,000 people has it all: beaches, history and the charm of the unexplored. Here’s a list of six fun things […]
For Sea Turtles in Nevis, Signs of Hope
Above: Banjo returns to the ocean (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell NEVIS — It’s been more than a decade since Lemuel Pemberton began his efforts to save the nesting sea turtle population on the island of Nevis. Over […]
Six Great Bars in Grand Cayman
Above: Tiki Beach in Grand Cayman Grand Cayman is home to one of our favourite beaches in the Caribbean — Seven Mile Beach. It’s a wonderful destination for diving, snorkeling and just plain kicking back. But Grand Cayman also has […]
Interview With Howard Spittle, GM of Tobago’s Magdalena Grand Resort
Above: the Magdalena Grand Resort in Tobago By Alexander Britell Just near the southernmost end of the Caribbean island chain, Tobago has long been something of a secret destination for travelers to the Caribbean. While much of the region sources […]
Seven Fun Things to Do in Jamaica
Jamaica has one of the most diverse tourism products in the Caribbean. You can hike in the Blue Mountains, sun in Negril, search for culinary nirvana in Kingston … the attractions are endless. So we thought we’d offer a short […]
Kimpton Plans Grand Cayman Hotel
Above: Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Kimpton will be managing a new planned boutique-style hotel in Grand Cayman, according to developer Dart Realty. The 263-room hotel would be the first new resort […]
Bahamas Marks 40 Years of Independence
Above: GG Sir Arthur Foulkes raises the Bahamian flag (BIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas marks the 40th anniversary of its independence on Wednesday. It was 40 years ago that the Bahamas severed its colonial ties with […]
Is Jamaica Serious About Tourism?
By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor EACH time I am away, I can’t help but do a comparison between the country I visit and Jamaica. In particular, I always look at the main industry of the country and contrast it against […]
Op-Ed: Davidson Toussaint on Why Tourism Is Not Unrealistic For Haiti
By Davidson Toussaint Op-Ed Contributor THIS WEEK I had the opportunity to read an article about the study of Haiti tourism done by the University of Michigan, but quickly I understood that it was just another American institution trying to […]
Talking Tourism: Anguilla’s Haydn Hughes
Above: Anguilla By Alexander Britell Anguilla is one of the smallest destinations in the Caribbean, but its tourism sector has historically punched above its weight. Today, the island of less than 14,000 people competes in the increasingly tight Caribbean tourism […]
Haiti Unveils Tourism Commercial
Above: Ile a Vache By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti’s Tourism Ministry has unveiled its first tourism marketing commercial. The video, mostly in Creole with English subtitles, stars a group of Haitians describing the country’s history, culture, cuisine and beaches. […]
Rum Journal: Hawaii’s Koloa Rum
IT HAS beautiful beaches, warm water and soft sand. It’s a natural place to make rum. Except this isn’t the Caribbean — it’s a burgeoning rum hub called Hawaii. Thanks to rich, volcanic soil and a largely tropical climate, Hawaii […]
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